Scott
6.9
High score (8-10)
Scott County has Ouachita National Forest on its doorstep and the surrounding mountain terrain creates real hunting and outdoor recreation access. Waldron's position in a river valley with mountain views is actually attractive. If you're coming for outdoor access, the county delivers on that specific promise.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Waldron and Scott County run on poultry processing (Tyson Foods presence) and the surrounding Ouachita National Forest for recreation. The county has seen significant Hispanic population growth over 25 years as the processing industry recruited immigrant labor, which has changed the demographic makeup. The outdoor access is real. Social infrastructure is limited to what a small mountain county provides.
Lower score (below 6)
Scott County's dominant employer is chicken processing, which sets the economic and social tone — shift work, tight margins, and a workforce divided between longtime Anglo families and a large Hispanic immigrant community that has its own parallel social networks. The Ouachita National Forest is beautiful but an outsider without outdoor interests or ties to the processing industry has very little to engage with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Scott, Arkansas?
$51k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Scott, Arkansas?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Scott, Arkansas?
25% men have degree
What's the average male height in Scott, Arkansas?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Scott, Arkansas?
Local women avg 29.5